Descrizione

Seizure disorders are common in small animal practice.
The purpose of this book is
to provide a comprehensive, evidence-based resource to assist in the successful
management of recurrent seizures in dogs and cats.
The book’s format is designed
to present a logical, clinically relevant approach to a seizure patient, with detailed
information on the broad range of topics involved in the diagnosis and treatment
of seizure disorders.

The clinical and diagnostic approach to the seizure patient is
discussed in depth, with dedicated chapters on idiopathic epilepsy in dogs, the
genetics of epilepsy, feline epilepsy, quality of life, advanced imaging and
electroencephalography.

The book also provides a comprehensive review of
epilepsy treatment, including a discussion of general treatment guidelines and
pharmacological principles, as well as more focused information on antiseizure
drugs used in small animal practice, adjunctive therapies for drug-resistant
epilepsy, and the management of cluster seizures and status epilepticus in dogs
and cats. Algorithms are included throughout the book and each chapter contains
a summary of key points, providing easy access to information to support clinical
decision making and patient care.

In addition, by scanning the QR codes in the book or going to https://seizure.edrapublishing.com, the reader will be able to access videos that complement the material provided in the book.